11/30/2012

Throughout this whole chronic pain escapade, I've had a hard time accepting that there isn't gonna be a quick fix for my aches. Even though I know that there isn't a magic pill that will "cure" my condition, it's hard for me not to wish for a different scenario. Here is a brief comic about just that:

PS. Thanks to everyone for all of the kind words and helpful tips! XOXO

PPS. Sorry I spelled "Rheumatology" wrong in the last comic, that shit is hard to spell.

It's only a matter of time now till you get results. This reminds me of what I read in this Nirvana biography a while ago about how Cobain had some unknown ailment too. Apparently his stomach would hurt real bad and he'd hardly eat anything w/o throwing it all up again. It said he felt better only when performing. Doctors were baffled, and it took him 2 or 3 years to get it fixed. Apparently, one doctor realized that it was associated w/ the scoliosis he had- his spine was pinching a nerve leading to his stomach. Then they fixed it! Sorry, that bio was so good, I absorbed it all. I think I'm trying to say that maybe not everyone is lucky enough to fix a mystery illness, but the more times you try, the closer you get to finding answers. Good luck, Marissa, you're such a trooper!

This isn't in your head and you are not crazy. Take care of yourself and find what works for you. I was also diagnosed with thoracic outlet back in '01, after developing a blood clot in my right shoulder at the age of 30. There is a surgery but it is pretty invasive. (They cut out part of the rib bone.) I never had that surgery, but I also don't try hauling tons of river rock by wheelbarrow in a single day. If I have to do a lot of heavy lifting I take good old aspirin and stretch out the muscles.

Again, you have to find what works for you and your lifestyle. I hope you're feeling better.

i fractured my tail bone and had a pinched nerve for yeeeears, plus sciatica and lots of arm pain, fire/burning type pain. it took some time to leave my body but with (some) self discipline and the works of a lovely chiropractor that specifically used the torque release technique, i am like new. if i could suggest, look around for chiropractors that use this technique, it's low impact, nerve work.